Learn how to upload and enable an accessible PDF download in Flipsnack, ideal for full control over offline accessibility.
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Overview
If you want full control over how accessible your flipbook is, especially for offline readers or compliance purposes, Flipsnack allows you to upload your own accessible PDF. This version can include manual alt-texts, color-contrast adjustments, and structured tags for screen readers. Readers can then download it directly from your flipbook player.
This feature is ideal if you prefer not to use Flipsnack’s AI-generated summary or want to craft accessibility details manually for greater accuracy and control.
Key benefits
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Full control over offline accessibility: provide an offline experience that fully meets your accessibility standards.
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Design flexibility for accessibility compliance: fix color contrast or readability issues in the PDF without altering your online design.
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Add alt text and tags to images: enhance accessibility where Flipsnack doesn't support native image descriptions.
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Better experience for screen reader users: make sure your downloaded PDF is readable and navigable by assistive technologies.
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Easier to meet compliance standards: helps your organization stay aligned with regulations like WCAG.
Requirements:
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Available on all paid Flipsnack plans.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: upload your accessible PDF
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Go to your Customize page for the selected flipbook.
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Navigate to the Accessibility tab in the left-hand panel.
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Click Upload file to upload the accessible PDF version of your flipbook.
- Publish your flipbook.
Step 2: check accessibility settings
1. To preview your uploaded accessible PDF in Design Studio, click the Preview button in the top-right corner.
2. To view it from My Flipbooks, select the flipbook you just published, then click Details.
When previewing your flipbook in either Customize or Design Studio, the Download option is disabled. To download the accessible PDF, use the Download accessible PDF button available in the flipbook player's preview window or navigation bar.
3. Download the PDF to confirm that it is the accessible version you uploaded.
FAQs
What makes a PDF "accessible"? An accessible PDF typically includes structured text layers, alt-text for images, properly tagged headings, and high-contrast design for readability.
Can I upload a different PDF than the one used for the online flipbook? Yes. This feature is specifically for cases where the accessible version needs to differ from the original.
Is this different from AI-generated summaries? Yes. This is a manual upload of a full PDF, independent of AI summaries or automatic alt-text generation.
Next steps
Explore these related features for optimizing accessibility in Flipsnack:
- Is Flipsnack accessible?
- How to make your flipbooks accessible in Flipsnack
- What is Flipsnack AI and how does it enhance content creation?
- Flipsnack AI package
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